Seattle Washington Temple
Seattle Washington Temple | ||||
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Number | 19 | |||
Dedication | November 17, 1980, by Spencer W. Kimball | |||
Site | 23.5 acres (9.5 ha) | |||
Floor area | 110,000 sq ft (10,000 m2) | |||
Height | 179 ft (55 m) | |||
Official website • News & images | ||||
Church chronology | ||||
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Additional information | ||||
Announced | November 15, 1975, by Spencer W. Kimball | |||
Groundbreaking | May 27, 1978, by Marion G. Romney | |||
Open house | October 7 – November 8, 1980 | |||
Designed by | Emil B. Fetzer | |||
Location | Bellevue, Washington, U.S. | |||
Geographic coordinates | 47°35′2.651999″N 122°8′27.15360″W / 47.58406999972°N 122.1408760000°W | |||
Exterior finish | Reinforced concrete faced with white marble aggregate and cast stone | |||
Baptistries | 1 | |||
Ordinance rooms | 4 (stationary) | |||
Sealing rooms | 13 | |||
Clothing rental | Yes | |||
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The Seattle Washington Temple (formerly the Seattle Temple) is the 21st constructed and 19th operating temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). Located in the city of Bellevue, east of Seattle, it was the first to be built in the state of Washington.[1] The temple has a modern single-spire design.
Due to its proximity to the Bellevue Airfield, the proposed height of the spire was reduced, and a red strobe warning light was installed at the base of the angel Moroni statue.[2] The airfield closed in 1983, and the light was shut off.
History[edit]
The intention to construct the Seattle Temple was announced on November 15, 1975, and it was dedicated five years later on November 17, 1980, by church president Spencer W. Kimball.[3] The temple was built on 23.5 acres (9.5 ha), has four ordinance rooms and 12 sealing rooms, and has a total floor area of 110,000 square feet (10,000 m2).[citation needed]
In 2020, the Seattle Washington Temple was closed in response to the coronavirus pandemic.[4]
See also[edit]
Temples in and near Washington ( ) |
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Washington
- Royden G. Derrick, a former temple president
- Comparison of temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
- List of temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
- List of temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by geographic region
- Temple architecture (Latter-day Saints)
References[edit]
- ^ "New Mormon temple won't be run-of-the-mill church". Lewiston Morning Tribune. (Idaho). Associated Press. August 9, 1980. p. 4B.
- ^ Cowan, Richard O. (1997) [1989], Temples to Dot the Earth, Springville, Utah: Cedar Fort/CFI Distribution, p. 178, ISBN 155517339X, OCLC 52832719
- ^ "Pro-ERA Mormons pledge to carry on". Spokane Daily Chronicle. (Washington). Associated Press. November 18, 1980. p. 6.
- ^ Whitehurst, Lindsay. "Mormon church suspends temple activities over virus", Seattle Post Intelligencer, 25 March 2020. Retrieved on 28 March 2020.
External links[edit]
- Media related to Seattle Washington Temple at Wikimedia Commons
- Seattle Washington Temple Official site
- Seattle Washington Temple at ChurchofJesusChristTemples.org
- Seattle Washington Temple page with interior photos